Sci & Tech

Washington: For the first time, US researchers have cloned embryonic stem cells from adult cells, a breakthrough on the path towards helping doctors treat a host of diseases. The embryonic stem cells — which were created by fusing an adult … read more

Here’s something happy to think about as you head into the weekend, brings us word that three former NASA astronauts are going to present new research next week showing that there have been 26 asteroid crashes since 2001 that have … read more

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) announced on Thursday that four cellular companies had qualified for the 3G and 4G auction scheduled to take place on April 23. PTA officials said no foreign cellular company had expressed interest in the … read more

SAN FRANCISCO: Yahoo Inc again posted anemic quarterly revenue growth as the Internet company’s advertising business continues to lag its rivals, nearly two years into Chief Executive Officer Marissa Mayer’s comeback effort. Mayer told analysts on Tuesday that new mobile … read more

Geneva: The UN weather agency today warned there was a good chance of an “El Nino” climate phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean this year, bringing droughts and heavy rainfall to the rest of the world. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) … read more